RIJ K9

20/04/2026

13/04/2026

121 Dog Training Sessions

Does your dog pull on the lead? Are they reactive to other dogs or people? Do they have poor recall? Is their behaviour becoming difficult at home?

I offer 121 training with you and your dog to rebalance your relationship and have you both enjoying walks in a stress free manner. These sessions are in your own home, garden and local park, and tailored to each situation.

- Puppy essentials
- Loose lead walking
- Reactivity
- Resource guarding
- Jumping up
- Excessive barking
- Reliable recall

Call/text/WhatsApp Rob on 07425 501900
or message via Facebook

www.rijk9.co.uk

08/04/2026

Lovely day for a splash in the river!

02/04/2026

I’ve worked with fantastic new clients and their dogs this week.

Luna (left) is people reactive, Millie (centre) dog reactive, and Boddington (right) is a bit of a menace in the house with his jumping up.

14/03/2026

I say this exact thing to all my clients 👇🏻

Re-read that final line until you’re completely out of excuses for your dog’s problem behavior. ;)

12/03/2026

Can anyone spot the obvious mistake here? 🤦🏻‍♂️

🐕 The 5 Types of German Shepherds

The German Shepherd is one of the most versatile and respected dog breeds in the world. Over time, different lines and types have developed depending on whether breeders focused on work, appearance, or regional standards.

🔹 West German Working Line
Known for strong working ability and balanced temperament.
✔️ Athletic body
✔️ High intelligence and trainability
✔️ Common in police, military, and protection work

🔹 East German (DDR) Line
Developed in former East Germany for strict working purposes.
✔️ Very robust bone structure
✔️ Darker coats are common
✔️ Exceptional endurance and discipline

🔹 Czech Working Line
Originally bred for border patrol during the Cold War.
✔️ Very high drive and stamina
✔️ Strong guarding instinct
✔️ Extremely focused and intense workers

🔹 West German Show Line
Bred mainly for dog shows and conformation.
✔️ More angled hind legs
✔️ Rich black and red coloration
✔️ Balanced temperament for family and exhibitions

🔹 American Show Line
Developed primarily in the United States for appearance in the show ring.
✔️ More sloped back
✔️ Elegant and elongated body
✔️ Often calmer and less work-driven than working lines

🐾 Key fact:
Despite these differences, all of them belong to the same German Shepherd breed. The variations mostly come from different breeding goals—work performance, physical appearance, or regional standards.

09/03/2026

Massive perk of the job is getting to meet fantastic dogs like Lucy and Pepper 😍

I’ll be working on Lucy’s recall soon, they live in a very rural location with lots of 🐑 so reliable recall is essential.

07/03/2026

The clue is in the name, you “harness” pulling power in order to use its momentum.

Sure, some dogs walk beautifully in a harness with zero pulling, but for those tanks that don’t, all a harness does is give them the ability to use (or harness) all their strength and drag you forward.

02/03/2026

This is really important to understand. And quality over quantity every time.

USING TOYS IN TRAINING
Toys are one of the most underused — and misunderstood — training tools.

Most people have a big box of toys sitting on the floor where their dog can help themselves whenever they want.

And that’s exactly the problem.

If your dog has unlimited access to toys 24/7, the value disappears. The toy becomes background noise. It’s no longer exciting. It’s no longer special. It’s just… there.

Value creates motivation.

When toys only come out during training, play sessions, or interactive time with you — they become powerful rewards. They mean engagement. They mean fun. They mean access to you.

That’s when a toy becomes a training tool.

And let’s talk about quality…

Most pet shops are full of cute toys — plush animals, soft squeakers, novelty items — but very few stock proper training toys. Durable tug toys. Structured reward toys. Toys designed for interaction, not solo destruction.

There’s also a big difference between a toy and a chew.

A chew is something your dog has independently to satisfy a need to gnaw and decompress.
A toy (in a training sense) is something used with you — to build drive, engagement, focus, and relationship.

If your dog drags it off to the corner and ignores you, that’s not a training toy anymore — that’s self-entertainment.

Control the access.
Increase the value.
Invest in quality.
Use toys intentionally.

When you do, you’ll see more engagement, more enthusiasm, and a dog that’s excited to work with you — not just for food, but for the game.

Make the reward about building the relationship. Get in touch!

28/02/2026

121 Dog Training Sessions

Does your dog pull on the lead? Do they react to other dogs or people in a way that makes walks difficult? Is their recall poor, or non-existent? Do they make it difficult to have visitors over to your house?

These are all very common issues that can be fixed with training, and re-balancing your relationship with your dog. I offer sessions in your own home, local park or secure fields. Covering Coventry, Warwickshire, and further on request.

Call/Text/WhatsApp on 07425 501900

www.rijk9.co.uk

121 Dog Training & Behaviour Modification